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audio or mantra to keep calm during labour?

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mamaLou13 · 18/01/2013 21:26

I am looking for something i can download for free that i can use during and to prepare for labour. This is my second DC and i am very nervous and really don't want to get myself into a panic. I am always very aware of my heartbeat and panic if i feel it is going up or feeling intense whih obviously makes it worse. I do not want to get into this state in labour so i would like something that i can listen to that will keep me focused and in control despite the pain etc.
Any suggestions will be very welcome much appreciated.
Thank you.

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EarnestDullard · 18/01/2013 21:33

I'm not sure about freebies specifically, but I found Natal Hypnotherapy relaxing in the run up to labour. I got the Maggie Howell CD. You might find it cheaper second hand somewhere.

I also found it useful to keep telling myself during contractions "it doesn't hurt, it's just a strong feeling of pressure". That worked for the early stages of labour; by the time I'd focussed on saying that a couple of times, the contraction was fading. And gas & air worked for the later stages :) You might need a different 'mantra' to work for you, but having something to focus on definitely helped.

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